Look for LSU to hammer Arkansas among Friday’s top games

We’ve got a tight schedule this week, so we’ll break down our picks by the day and have them all in one tidy place.

And yes, I’ll report my year-to-date record along with tomorrow’s picks.

But here are Friday’s picks for games involving top 25 BCS teams and today’s Big 12 game.

No. 7 LSU 35, Arkansas (plus-13 ½) 21: It’s hard to imagine Les Miles topping his post-game theatrics after beating Ole Miss last week. His team will take the honors Friday afternoon as they try to keep their BCS hopes alive in their first game at Fayetteville since 1992.

No. 17 Nebraska 28, Iowa (plus-14½) 14: The Cornhuskers are playing for a shot in their first Big Ten title game in the so-called annual “Heroes” game. They shouldn’t have any troubles today, but look for Iowa to keep the game close for awhile.

No. 24 Arizona 34, Arizona State (plus-3) 29: Rich Rodriguez appears to have the Wildcats peaking at the right time. That recent confidence should propel them past the Sun Devils in the battle for the Territorial Cup.

No. 25 Washington 38, Washington State (plus-10½) 24: The early scheduling gauntlet for the Huskies appears to be paying dividends as they’ve streaked on a four-game winning streak. Washington hasn’t allowed more than 17 points in any of its last four games.

And in the Big 12:

West Virginia 48, Iowa State (plus-1) 34: The Mountaineers need one more victory for bowl eligibility. They have too much firepower for the Cyclones to stick with if this turns into a shootout.